Georges St.-Pierre Officially Retires from MMA

I’m announcing my retirement from the UFC and mixed martial arts competition. I intend to keep training and practicing martial arts for as long as I live, but now is the time that I chose to end my career as a professional MMA athlete. Read my official statement in the images. pic.twitter.com/uMP0LE5XeF

The 37-year-old Canadian known by his initials GSP said on Thursday, “In combat sports, you should retire on top. I’m thankful I get to do that.”

He added that he no intention of growing obese the way others athletes have after retiring.

Newly retired #UFC star Georges St-Pierre says he will always keep training: “In retirement I see a lot of guys who get fat and out of shape. That isn’t going to happen to me.” pic.twitter.com/YwFzAcqgFt